Manufactured in 1898. The San Francisco Police Department purchased 401 Lightning rifles in 1898. These rifles were specially marked and serial numbered with special serial numbers on the lower tangs. The actual production serial numbers range from 82088-83998 and are stamped beneath the stock ("83398" on this example). The other markings are standard. It is equipped with a German silver blade front sight, adjustable sporting rear sight, outline carving on the forearm, and smooth rifle buttstock.

Excellent, retaining 95% plus bright original blue finish with thinning on the balance and some original blue mixed with brown and gray patinas on the buttplate. Vivid original case colors remain on the hammer. The wood is also excellent with a couple moderate dings on the forearm, otherwise some minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent. A highly attractive, excellent example of a San Francisco Police Colt Lightning Rifle.